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Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia deepen ties with frequent flyer agreement and revenue sharing plans

Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia deepen ties with frequent flyer agreement and revenue sharing plans

Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia have signed agreements to further strengthen their commercial partnership, including the launch of a reciprocal frequent flyer program and potential revenue sharing on flights between the two countries. At a signing ceremony in Jakarta on May 20, the airlines’ CEOs inked a deal to allow members of their respective loyalty

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Korean Air partners with AWS to launch AI-powered customer service platform

Korean Air partners with AWS to launch AI-powered customer service platform

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Korean Air has teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop an AI Contact Center (AICC) platform that will use artificial intelligence to improve customer support services. The airline announced the partnership at a kick-off event held at its Seoul headquarters on May 20, 2024, attended by senior executives from both companies. The AICC

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Boeing pilot notches 5,000 hours flying the F/A-18, a feat 'practically unheard of'

Boeing pilot notches 5,000 hours flying the F/A-18, a feat ‘practically unheard of’

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Kurt “Beavis” McClung, a Boeing instructor pilot, has achieved a rare milestone in aviation by surpassing 5,000 flight hours in a single aircraft type – the F/A-18 Hornet. McClung’s journey with the iconic fighter jet began on April 5, 1996, when he first flew the F/A-18C as a U.S. Naval aviator. Now, 26 years later,

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French Army orders new generation of tanker trucks from Arquus in €70m deal

French Army orders new generation of tanker trucks from Arquus in €70m deal

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French defense company Arquus has won a major contract to develop and produce a new generation of tanker trucks for the French armed forces, with an initial order for 70 vehicles worth around €70 million. The Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) awarded the contract on April 28th, 2024, confirming Arquus as a key player in

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Embraer, Eve and Groupe ADP sign deal to boost sustainable aviation at Paris-Le Bourget Airport

Embraer, Eve and Groupe ADP sign deal to boost sustainable aviation at Paris-Le Bourget Airport

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Embraer, Eve Air Mobility and Groupe ADP (Aéroport de Paris) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at preparing for a future of low-carbon aviation at Paris-Le Bourget Airport, Europe’s leading business aviation hub. The agreement, announced on May 17th, 2024, will see the three companies collaborate on innovation and sustainable development initiatives, including

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Singapore Airlines Group reports record full-year profit as demand for air travel soars

Singapore Airlines Group reports record full-year profit as demand for air travel soars

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The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has reported its highest ever full-year operating and net profits, driven by robust demand for air travel that saw record passenger revenue and load factors. For the financial year ended 31 March 2024, the SIA Group posted a net profit of $2.68 billion, up 24% from the previous year’s $2.16

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